The 51-year-old, who has spoken of her ongoing mental health issues in the past was met with strong criticism online from both Muslims and non-Muslims.

O'Connor, who now only posts footage of herself whispering so 'the TV people cannot use my videos' later posted to negative Tweets with this response: 'Forgive me. Sometimes the Lord needs dirty workers ; )'

In late October, O'Connor wrote: 'This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim.'

She added: 'This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey. All scripture study leads to Islam. Which makes all other scriptures redundant. I will be given (another) new name. It will be Shuhada.'